The current term of office of full-time Magistrate Judge Alice Senechal expires Feb. 8. The U.S. District Court is required to establish a panel to consider reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new term.
The courthouses in Cavalier, Grand Forks, McHenry, Nelson, Ramsey, Renville, Rolette, Steele and Walsh counties will be closed Friday, Feb. 17, due to the weather. The Cass County courthouse will close at 3 p.m.